Questions from Parents
Q: I homeschool my kids. Do you have any resources for me? A: Here are 50 Educational Videogames that Homeschoolers Love!
Q: Are videogames bad for my kids? A: Check out these links to some resources that shed light on your question: The Good and Bad Effects of Videogames; Benefits of Videogames; and A Parents Guide to Video Games
Q: What do the ratings on videogames mean?
A: Here’s a parents guide to understanding those ratings.
Questions from Teachers
Q: Are there educational benefits to using videogames in the classroom? A: Here are some links to what the experts have to say: Videogames and Literacy; and the Gamification of Learning and Instruction
Q: What are some videogames I can use in the classroom? A: Here’s a Look at Minecraft Education; and a how-to video for Using Games in the Classroom.
Q: What can I teach my students about videogames? A: Here are 11 Ways to Teach Kids about Video Games
Questions from Gamers
Q: Are videogames bad for me?
A: Here’s an article to help answer your question: Are Videogames Bad For Me?
Q: Where can I find some videogame ideas?
A: Here are some suggestions: 5 Games to Play with Your Non-Gaming Parents
Q: Do you have any books about videogames?
A: Here are a few recommendations: Hooked on Games, An Illustrated History of 151 Video Games, and Slay.
Questions from Awesome Librarians
Q: What are some resources for us librarians? A: Here are a few journals librarians might find useful: Everything Librarians Always Wanted to Know About Video Games, The Library as Modern Arcade, and an Interview with John Scalzo (the Video Game Librarian)